I think it's an example of how Canada doesn't seem to be reading the tea leaves correctly. We went into AUKUS expecting, as I understand it, in the words of the Prime Minister, that this is a “submarine deal”, and not understanding that allies speak through defence co-operation agreements, so this is more than just a purchase of submarines. There is a whole technology stream going on behind this whereby the three nations—Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.—will collaborate to produce emerging technologies far beyond a submarine deal.
On October 3rd, 2023. See this statement in context.